OFE Data Center Construction Project Manager; Onsite-Kansas , MO

About the Role:

As a OFE Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing management of the Clients. Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) & Long-Lead Equipment (LLE) for a Hyperscale Data Center green field build.

Join our team onsite in Kansas City, MO! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

• Single point of contact for Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) & Long-Lead Equipment (LLE)
• Develop tools, trackers, and processes to align equipment deliveries with construction schedules including the collection, organization, and application of lessons learned
• Provide support in the development of process improvement, including supplier/vendor purchase order structure, constructability standards, and changes to roles/responsibilities
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors/suppliers to cultivate trust and cooperation through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Drive recurring meetings with all suppliers/vendors as necessary to achieve project success
• Foster a strong working relationship with RCSM and their respective teams so communication is transparent for the timely issuance of equipment purchase orders
• Maintain constant communication with the Lead Project Manager to be sure he/she understands the sequence/logic of equipment deliveries, delay risks, and change requests
• Work with GC to identify risks & opportunities for equipment delivery & scope gaps
• Coordinate with Data Center Engineering, Commissioning teams, GC, and Lead Project Manager to schedule, organize, and attend Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and Factory QA/QC visits as requested by the Owner’s team.
• Meet with the Lead Project Manager, Scheduler, and GC to understand equipment dependencies to meet construction sequence and vet schedule logic
• Communicate site requirements with suppliers/vendors that could impact schedule & cost.
• Work with the Finance team to ensure critical milestone dates are accurate, updated, and communicated to project stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Manage specific issues relating to owner-furnished equipment, such as quality, logistics, delays, cashflow, submittals, delivery schedules, LLE Pre-Purchase Specifications, and Google’s Global LLE Tracker.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• 2 years of experience on construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with Computers
• Good understanding of building networks.
• Ability to plan and organize a team effort.
• Good client management and building goodwill.
• Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organization.